I added a basement apartment to the house, redid the landscaping, and have taken care of some deferred maintenance on the house.

For example, one of our tenants gets discounted rent from April-October for managing the landscaping. 

I own 12-doors there.There are plenty of 1%+ deals in the city but you need to understand the landscape.

And the quality of their services.. not all closers are created equal They will probably keep closing them until there is a regulatory intervention by the state AGs office.

You left out dumpsters , HVAC landscaping , just to name a few .

My entire family is from there and I'm current in Atlanta GA running a landscaping business, saving every penny up for my first deal.Is it even possible?

Not sure if this is necessary but I have my own landscaping business that I work for making me self-employed or in the "S-quadrant" of "The Cashflow Quadrant".

The City of Houston (COH) is enamored with Arlington's regulatory STR model.

How much would you have to pay monthly for landscaping, pool care, utilities?

This approach not only enhances the potential for financial success but also cultivates a deeper understanding of the real estate landscape, empowering investors to make choices that align with their long-term goals.